Magnetic pouch clamp assembly and related methods

A magnetic pouch clamp assembly, comprising:

• a first clamping arm having a first clamping surface;
• a second clamping arm having a second clamping surface opposed to the first clamping surface;
• wherein the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm are slidably connected together for relative movement between an open position and a closed position, the first and second clamping surfaces being spaced apart in the open position and the first and second clamping surfaces being engaged in the closed position, wherein a relative sliding action between the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm is in a direction along an axial length of one of the first clamping arm or the second clamping arm;
• a magnet assembly including first and second magnets configured and oriented such that a closing attractive force therebetween holds the first and second clamping arms in the closed position;
• and
• a mechanical latching assembly configured to releasably hold the first and second clamping arms in the open position;
• wherein the mechanical latching assembly comprises a spring clip engaged between the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm and configured to hold the second clamping arm in the open position.